Plot
This movie tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the Captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon) to help unite their country. Newly-elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of Apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.
Written by
Anthony Peckham, John Carlin
Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Liberty Pictures, Malpaso Productions, Revelations Entertainment, Spyglass Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 38 nominations total